Professional Certification in Nutrition Counsellor

Professional Certification in Nutrition Counsellor is a professional who uses their knowledge of nutrition and human physiology to improve the physical well being of their clients by improving their diet. Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics (CNDS), IGMPI is offering an opportunity to become a Certified Nutrition Counsellor for those who will be pleased to know that they can work in a wide variety of settings with a wide variety of clientele. This professional typically works in a hospital, clinic, doctor’s office, or skilled nursing facility (nursing home). They also develop customized diets and eating programmes for those who have special dietary such as diabetes, high blood pressure, low salt and sugar. A nutrition counsellor helps clients (i.e. patients, individuals, residents, groups, and children) develop healthy eating habits.

As a Professional Certification in Nutrition Counsellor, you may encourage healthy nutrition by speaking to the public about healthy foods, nutrition, and the relationship between healthy eating habits, and poor eating habits and overall lifestyle.

This credential implies that you have achieved an advanced level of expertise and experience in the field.

Certified Study Resources:

  Module 1: Introduction to Basic Nutrition

  Module 2: The Basics of Dietary Supplements

  Module 3: Nutritional Biochemistry

  Module 4: Introduction to Nutraceuticals

  Module 5: Therapeutic Nutrition

  Module 6: Principle of Food Science and Nutrient Composition of Foods

  Module 7: Food Allergies and Diet Management

  Module 8: Nutrition needs and recommendations for Infants, Children and Teenagers

  Module 9: Nutrition needs and recommendations for adults

  Module 10: A-Z Fact sheets and Advance Supplements Research.

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the Professional Certification programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online Live Classes/Part-time for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Assessment & Certification

All the participants are expected to appear for online assessment. After successfully qualifying the examination, the participants will be awarded Professional Certification in Nutrition Counsellor by Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned elaborate study resources, Assessment test papers and case studies would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the website as well. The certification will be awarded after the required levels of knowledge, skills, professionalism and attitude are assessed through the IGMPI assessment process.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to the participants of Post Graduate Diploma Programmes. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Food and Agriculture companies across the globe. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent Months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global healthcare and nutrition giants like HealthifyMe Pvt. Ltd., Fitelo, WellOwise, Wellspring Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Apollo Healthcare, Max Hospital, Insta Diet Meals Pvt. Ltd., Kolors Healthcare, Nordic Naturals, Neat Nutrition, Pure Nutrition (Herbs Nutriproducts Pvt. Ltd.), HUM Nutrition etc.

Future career prospects

Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS), IGMPI's online programme is a professional programme targeted to cater the health industry needs trained health professionals. The information, guidance, practical training and off programme completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities in the industry. This would come true in the form of job roles and positions like that of Nutritionists, Dietitians, Diet Technicians / Nutrition Experts, Health Consultants, Position in Health Centers/schools, Fitness Journalism and many more.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 11:59 PM 22^nd Sep 2025.

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